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Old-Fashioned Cookies & Bars

Retro cookies and church-social bars that never go out of style. Think chocolate chip cookies, lemon bars, snickerdoodles, and seven-layer magic bars simple, sweet, and perfect for sharing

Double Chocolate Biscotti with Orange Zest

October 11, 2026February 7, 2026 by Maggie Hart
Double chocolate biscotti with orange zest displayed on a wooden table

The first bite is a little crisp, then tender inside, a bittersweet cocoa hug brightened …

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Categories Old-Fashioned Cookies & Bars Tags biscotti recipes, chocolate biscotti, desserts, double chocolate, Orange Zest

Soft Lemon Lavender Biscotti

October 11, 2026February 7, 2026 by Maggie Hart

The first bite is bright and soft, the lemon zest waking up your tongue while …

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Categories Old-Fashioned Cookies & Bars Tags biscotti recipes, Italian cookies, Lavender Cookies, Lemon Biscotti, Tea Time Treats

Pistachio Pizzelle Sandwich Cookies

February 27, 2026February 7, 2026 by Maggie Hart

The crisp, lightly patterned pizzelle gives way to a tender, nut-kissed center and a whisper …

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Categories Old-Fashioned Cookies & Bars Tags baking recipes, homemade cookies, Italian Desserts, Pistachio Pizzelle, Sandwich Cookies

Spring Picnic Snacks: Lemon Bars with Mascarpone Cream

April 26, 2026February 3, 2026 by Maggie Hart
Lemon bars topped with mascarpone cream, perfect for spring picnics.

The first bite is all sunshine a bright, tangy lemon curd that slips silky across …

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Categories Old-Fashioned Cookies & Bars Tags desserts, lemon bars, Mascarpone Cream, picnic recipes, spring snacks

Lemon Curd Linzer Cookies

February 16, 2026January 29, 2026 by Maggie Hart

Bright, buttery rounds that give a gentle snap at the bite and melt into a …

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Categories Old-Fashioned Cookies & Bars Tags baking recipes, lemon curd cookies, Lemon Dessert, Linzer cookies, sweet treats

Lemon Raspberry Ricotta Crumb Bars

October 11, 2026January 29, 2026 by Maggie Hart
Lemon Raspberry Ricotta Crumb Bars with a crumbly topping and fresh raspberries

The first bite is bright and tender, a little crisp from buttery crumbs and soft …

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Categories Old-Fashioned Cookies & Bars Tags Baking, Dessert Recipes, fruit desserts, lemon ricotta, Raspberry Bars

Mint Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cookies

October 11, 2026January 29, 2026 by Maggie Hart

Warm, cool, and creamy at once, the first bite of Mint Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cookies …

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Categories Old-Fashioned Cookies & Bars Tags Baking, cookies, Dessert Recipes, mint chocolate chip, Ricotta cookies

Ricotta Shortbread Cookies

October 11, 2026January 27, 2026 by Maggie Hart
Delicious homemade ricotta shortbread cookies on a decorative plate

Warm, buttery crumbs that melt on your tongue, a gentle tang from fresh ricotta, and …

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Categories Old-Fashioned Cookies & Bars Tags Baking, cookies, desserts, Italian treats, ricotta shortbread

Blueberry Ricotta Crumb Bars

February 16, 2026January 26, 2026 by Maggie Hart

The first bite is all velvet and summer a tender, slightly tangy ricotta crumb beneath …

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Categories Old-Fashioned Cookies & Bars Tags Baked Goods, berry treats, blueberry recipes, Crumb Bars, ricotta desserts

Easter Sprinkle Sugar Cookie Bars

April 26, 2026January 25, 2026 by Maggie Hart
Easter sprinkle sugar cookie bars decorated with colorful sprinkles.

Buttery edges give way to a tender, chewy center, and there’s a whisper of vanilla …

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Categories Old-Fashioned Cookies & Bars Tags baking recipes, Cookie Bars, Easter treats, Spring Desserts, sugar cookie bars
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I’m Maggie Hart, sharing simple, nostalgic comfort recipes from my Louisville kitchen easy casseroles, slow-cooker meals, and old-fashioned desserts. 🍽️✨
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